Which of the following best represents the ALARM mnemonic's expansion?

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Which of the following best represents the ALARM mnemonic's expansion?

Explanation:
ALARM is a five-step approach to risk management. It starts by identifying what hazards exist or could exist, then capturing them in a list so nothing is overlooked. Next, each hazard is examined to determine the level of risk—usually by weighing how likely the hazard is and how severe the potential harm could be. Based on that assessment, you decide and implement controls to reduce or eliminate the risk. Finally, you monitor the results to verify that the controls are effective and make adjustments if needed. The expansion that fits this sequence is exactly the one that says assess hazards, list hazards, assess risk, recommend controls, and monitor results. The other options shift words or order steps in a way that doesn’t reflect how this mnemonic is used in practice, such as using “assign” or placing monitoring before implementing controls.

ALARM is a five-step approach to risk management. It starts by identifying what hazards exist or could exist, then capturing them in a list so nothing is overlooked. Next, each hazard is examined to determine the level of risk—usually by weighing how likely the hazard is and how severe the potential harm could be. Based on that assessment, you decide and implement controls to reduce or eliminate the risk. Finally, you monitor the results to verify that the controls are effective and make adjustments if needed. The expansion that fits this sequence is exactly the one that says assess hazards, list hazards, assess risk, recommend controls, and monitor results. The other options shift words or order steps in a way that doesn’t reflect how this mnemonic is used in practice, such as using “assign” or placing monitoring before implementing controls.

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